The owners of a Covington convenience store were arrested and jailed Wednesday for allegedly selling drug paraphernalia.
The two were charged with “manufacturing and selling illegal drug paraphernalia,” according to Sgt. Garrison Taylor of the city Drug and Gang Unit. It is a Class E felony.
Acting on a tip from a citizen, police obtained a warrant and entered the Thrifty Mart at the corner of Simonton Street and Peeler Road at around 3 p.m.
Arrested were Hewelanda Hassan Abuelouf and Nabil Ibrahim Abuelouf, both of 287 Junior Drive in Covington.
“We have been receiving complaints for months about this location,” said Taylor.
Taylor said a citizen reported that persons could go into the store and ask for a “setup.”
The setup consisted of a small glass cylinder, a piece of a Brillo pad and a lighter. It cost $3.
Taylor said that paraphernalia is commonly used to consume crack cocaine.
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This same thing is happening at a beverage store in Sheffield. Where is the Sheffield P.D.?
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